Parnell says the state is currently looking at a decline in revenue next year, due to factors including lower oil prices. If that situation holds, he says he will seek less spending.
State Government
Health commish responds to abortion reg concern
Alaska’s health commissioner says his department didn’t intend to restrict the definition of a medically necessary abortion in proposed regulations for abortion payment conditions.
Thirteen lawyers vying to replace Justice Carpeneti
Three Juneau residents — Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg, Assistant Attorney General Susan Cox and Administrative Law Judge Terry Thurbon — have applied to replace Justice Walter “Bud” Carpeneti on the Alaska Supreme Court.
Opponents of coastal zone measure pick up advertising pace
Opponents of Ballot Measure 2 are using their sizable financial advantage to flood the airwaves. Backers of the citizen’s initiative say they’re not trying to compete with the full on media blitz, but believe their support in coastal communities will help them prevail.
Juneau Labor building to undergo more renovation, mold remediation
The State of Alaska will partially foot the bill for yet another renovation project at the Plywood Palace.
First Annual Alaska National Guard Day
Monday is National Guard Day in Alaska.